Allied Companies
Overview
Job SummaryThe Staff Accountant at Allied Companies is responsible for overseeing essential accounting functions, payroll processing, and fiscal administration across the organization. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements, internal policies, and contractual obligations. The Staff Accountant upholds and models Allieds mission, vision, and values in partnership with all departments. This position performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting tasks while working directly with the leadership team and external accounting consultants. The Staff Accountant maintains and improves established accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and organizational efficiency. General Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for company entities and investment properties. Coordinate annual tax preparation for company divisions, partners and investment properties. Assist with quarterly financial updates to investment partners. Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to support annual budgeting and financial forecasting. Analyze and report financial performance insights to leadership. Maintain organized financial recordkeeping systems for effective tracking and retrieval. Payroll Process and submit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate salary, benefit, and tax deduction calculations. Maintain employee payroll records, including changes to compensation, tax elections, and benefit contributions. Manage 1099 contractor payroll, track commission percentages, gross vs net fees on an individual and house basis. Monthly Duties
Create and evaluate the company budgets vs the actual variance report. Review and oversee payroll system processes for employees (Gusto). Review and post monthly entries for investment account gains and losses. Review and post monthly expense reimbursement. Prepare and post additional monthly journal entries as required. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Review accounts receivable status and communicate delinquency concerns when necessary. Additional Responsibilities
Stay informed on industry standards and share best practices to improve internal processes. Ensure timely and accurate project closeouts, confirming all financial transactions, deliverables, and reporting are complete. Facilitate distribution of K1s to investment partners. Perform other accounting tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Required Experience & Education
Bachelors degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required. Commercial Real Estate experience preferred, but not required. Minimum of 35 years of experience in accounting or financial operations. Attributes & Interpersonal Skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial reporting. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and professional demeanor. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical thinking. Team-oriented and able to work effectively across departments. Capable of making informed decisions efficiently. Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint). Experience with QuickBooks required. Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and accounting tools quickly.
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Job SummaryThe Staff Accountant at Allied Companies is responsible for overseeing essential accounting functions, payroll processing, and fiscal administration across the organization. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements, internal policies, and contractual obligations. The Staff Accountant upholds and models Allieds mission, vision, and values in partnership with all departments. This position performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting tasks while working directly with the leadership team and external accounting consultants. The Staff Accountant maintains and improves established accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and organizational efficiency. General Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for company entities and investment properties. Coordinate annual tax preparation for company divisions, partners and investment properties. Assist with quarterly financial updates to investment partners. Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to support annual budgeting and financial forecasting. Analyze and report financial performance insights to leadership. Maintain organized financial recordkeeping systems for effective tracking and retrieval. Payroll Process and submit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate salary, benefit, and tax deduction calculations. Maintain employee payroll records, including changes to compensation, tax elections, and benefit contributions. Manage 1099 contractor payroll, track commission percentages, gross vs net fees on an individual and house basis. Monthly Duties
Create and evaluate the company budgets vs the actual variance report. Review and oversee payroll system processes for employees (Gusto). Review and post monthly entries for investment account gains and losses. Review and post monthly expense reimbursement. Prepare and post additional monthly journal entries as required. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Review accounts receivable status and communicate delinquency concerns when necessary. Additional Responsibilities
Stay informed on industry standards and share best practices to improve internal processes. Ensure timely and accurate project closeouts, confirming all financial transactions, deliverables, and reporting are complete. Facilitate distribution of K1s to investment partners. Perform other accounting tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Required Experience & Education
Bachelors degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required. Commercial Real Estate experience preferred, but not required. Minimum of 35 years of experience in accounting or financial operations. Attributes & Interpersonal Skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial reporting. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and professional demeanor. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical thinking. Team-oriented and able to work effectively across departments. Capable of making informed decisions efficiently. Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint). Experience with QuickBooks required. Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and accounting tools quickly.
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